Rens
In 2017 a chance encounter in a Starbucks between two expat sneakerheads quickly turns into a discussion on fashion and its impact on the environment. An idea is formed: make the perfect sustainable sneaker.
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Business updates by our start-ups:
- ACE – Twipes
Won the Princess Diana Award
Aug 2019 - RENS Sneaker
Featured on the World Economic Forum
Jul 2019 - ACE – Twipes
Won the Diana Award
Jun 2019 - HiLyte
On the Forbes 30 under 30 Europe List 2019
Mar 2019 - ACE – Twipes
Won the Princess Diana Award
Jan 1970
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Blog
Why women rock Pakistan’s cleantech sector
When our founder Frans Nauta recently returned from leading our Boot Camp in Karachi, Pakistan, he reported: “It was quite something: great entrepreneurs, great atmosphere. And great participation by female founders. Over 50% of participants were women, and they totally rocked.” We decided we needed to find out more about this. Participation by female founders… Read more »
Iron Roots
2017 Finalist Iron Roots is definitely on a roll. What they do? They found a way to run all plastics out of sports apparel. In 2018 they opened up their own online store and their products are also for sale in several (physical) stores.
